Gone are the days when online classes were considered easy alternatives to traditional classroom learning. Today's virtual schools boast classes that are dynamic, engaging, challenging and fun. They are designed to teach students the information necessary to advance from one grade level to the next, while simultaneously developing skills that will help them pursue higher educational opportunities and prepare them for careers in the 21st century.Cyber school curriculum is structured to offer each student a unique and personalized educational experience. Students and their parents meet one-on-one with teachers to develop a learning plan that meets their needs. Lessons, assignments and exams are then based around that learning plan, ensuring that each student is challenged and supported as necessary.

Extra help is available for students who struggle to learn certain subjects or master complex concepts. Some of the resources they can access include:

• One-on-one conversations with highly qualified teachers
• Personal tutoring sessions
• Real-time virtual classroom discussions
• Emails with teachers and classmates
  
  

Likewise, extra challenges are available for students who learn at a faster rate than their peers. These students can:

• Take a wide range of gifted and talented, honors and Advanced Placement courses
• Spend less time on subjects they grasp thoroughly and more time learning advanced topics
• Work one-on-one with teachers to develop specialized skills and knowledge
• Participate in challenging and exciting projects
• Develop higher-level thinking skills
  
  

In short, cyber school curriculum can be molded to meet all kinds of students' needs, and it plays an instrumental role in helping them pursue higher educational success, as well as success in the 21st century workplace. Because the curriculum is administered primarily over the Internet, they start learning technology at a very young age.

Many students who attend online cyber school go on to get accepted at some of the leading two- and four–year colleges and universities across the country. This can be accredited largely to the educational resources that were at their disposal, the highly qualified teachers who taught them, and the plethora of support services available through the online school they attended.   

Online cyber school is not an easier alternative to traditional brick and mortar schools. It is a rich educational experience that helps students prepare for their futures. Whether students learn faster, slower or at the same pace as their peers, an online education can be molded to meet their needs. This personalized approach helps ensure that each student has the resources and support he or she needs to succeed both in the virtual classroom and beyond.